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A Hytale server uses UDP port 5520 by default. Hytale talks over the QUIC protocol, which runs on UDP, so no TCP port is needed. On FREAKHOSTING your server’s exact port is part of the address on Overview and Network in the Game Panel, for example 203.0.113.10:5520. The server is already reachable on that address, so you and your players don’t need to set up port forwarding.

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How to find your Hytale server’s port

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Open your server

Open your server in the Game Panel.
2

Read the address

Overview shows the ADDRESS, for example 203.0.113.10:5520. The number after the colon is your port. Network lists the same address as your primary allocation.
Your port can differ from 5520. Always give players the full address from the panel.

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What is QUIC, and why does Hytale use UDP?

QUIC is a modern network protocol that runs over UDP. Hytale uses it instead of TCP for its game traffic. QUIC handles NAT (the address sharing a home router does) well in most cases. That is why players normally don’t need to change anything on their router.

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Do I need to port forward for Hytale?

A home connection behind symmetric NAT can cause problems for a self-hosted Hytale server. Hosting the server in a data centre, as FREAKHOSTING does, avoids this.

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Can I get a second port for my Hytale server?

Your server has one port for the game. Plugins that open their own web or query port need an extra one. Open a ticket and ask for an extra port.

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How is my Hytale server protected from attacks?

If you see attack traffic on your server, you can apply DDoS filters to its address in the firewall panel. See DDoS filters.

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Frequently asked questions

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Is the Hytale port TCP or UDP?

UDP. Hytale uses QUIC over UDP, and TCP forwarding is not required.

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Can I change my Hytale server’s port?

The port comes from your server’s allocation in the panel. If you need a different one, open a ticket.

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Why does my NAT type say restricted?

That is a setting of the network you play from, not of the server. QUIC works through most home routers. If you can’t connect at all, see slow connection and world not loading.

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Do I need to enter the port when I join?

Yes, add it after the IP with a colon, for example 203.0.113.10:5520.

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Checked against the official Hytale Server Manual on 3 November 2026; panel steps tested on our Game Panel on 3 November 2026 (Hytale server, Game settings and Startup pages). Steps may differ slightly if the game changes.

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Last Updated: November 2026